Military Logistics
Mercedes-Benz reinvents Zetros truck
With the defence vehicle market set to grow substantially over the next decade Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks unveiled its new version of the Zetros truck after …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2019: IM-SHORAD paves the way for rapid prototyping efforts
With General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) showcasing the Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defence (IM-SHORAD) Stryker solution for the first time at AUSA the effort demonstrates how …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2019: L3Harris adds Black Hornet to ENVG-B mix
L3Harris is looking at the next generation evolution of its Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) for the US Army by connecting the solution to a …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2019: US Army gunning for extended range prototype success
Long Range Precision Fires (LRFP) continues to be a top priority for the US Army’s modernisation plan. Part of the tactical level of that effort, …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2019: Commtact looks to international market with new product line
15th October 2019
With the launch of Commtact’s HiveComm datalink family at AUSA 2019 the Israel-based company is continuing expansion of its datalink solutions to the international market. …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2019: Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV
15th October 2019
While the US Army remains tight-lipped on the status of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme, Rheinmetall is still pushing for its Lynx KF41 …
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Unmanned Vehicles
AUSA 2019: Textron and BAE Systems go head to head with Robotic Combat Vehicle concepts
14th October 2019
Robots are the name of the game at AUSA 2019 with two brand new designs being showcased for the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) …
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Land Warfare
Timeline clarity on future of Challenger 2
4th October 2019
While the presence of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land's (RBSL) proposal for the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (LEP) has captured the attention of tank watchers …
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Land Warfare
Israeli weapons manufacturer recalibrating for small arms future
3rd October 2019
Alongside detailing elements of its future business roadmap, Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) said that configuring its own weapon systems to a new 6.8mm, or even …
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Naval Warfare
Israel Shipyards scores with new OPV design
25th September 2019
Just four months after the launch of its new OPV design, the OPV-45, Israel Shipyards has secured its first order for the new vessel type. …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2019: Dutch Army leads on CV90 Iron Fist integration
11th September 2019
The Royal Netherlands Army is a step closer to equipping its CV90 IFV fleet with a new active protection systems (APS) following the completion of testing …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2019: L3Harris merger promises greater communications offerings
6th September 2019
Two months on from the merger between L3 and Harris, now L3Harris, things are going ‘better than expected’ and developments of the company’s communications offerings …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2019: What to expect from the UK MoD
4th September 2019
With the UK government having already been through three defence secretaries over the course of 2019, this year’s DSEI brings much speculation about what the Ministry …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2019: Kirintec launches multi-mission cyber electromagnetic solution
3rd September 2019
Kirintec is looking to offer customers a new multi-mission solution for cyber and electromagnetic activites (CEMA) with its K-CEMA Jupiter solution to be launched at DSEI …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2019: Soucy showcases Warrior with rubber tracks
3rd September 2019
Soucy Defence will showcase a Warrior 510 IFV with its Composite Rubber Tracks (CRT) at DSEI 2019 following 5,000km of trials as part of the Warrior …
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Land Warfare
Raytheon and Rheinmetall's Lynx offering for US Army promises more to come
16th August 2019
Raytheon and Rheinmetall this week announced an addition to its team that will make a bid for the US Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) …
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Digital Battlespace
How Canada is enhancing its SATCOM coverage
15th August 2019
Expanding its commitment to the space domain, Canada’s defence policy commits to ‘increased and predictable’ funding to deliver new capabilities, such as earth observation, space …
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Defence Notes
Two crucial areas continue to dominate UK defence exports
30th July 2019
Despite political shifts in UK defence, including a series of defence ministers in recent years and differing defence industrial priorities, one constant is the UK’s …
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Land Warfare
Insight: French vehicle competitions heat up
23rd July 2019
France continues to march forward with its Scorpion modernisation programme, with the recent delivery of the first Griffon multirole armoured vehicles (VBMR) on schedule this …
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Digital Battlespace
UK's new weapon location system project becomes Serpens
8th July 2019
The new Next Generation Weapon Locating System (NGWLS) project, introduced by the UK MoD at DVD 2018, will now be known under a new name, …
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Land Warfare
Taking stock: What’s next for Challenger 2 LEP?
4th July 2019
In the wake of the final formation of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), with its intention to play a major role in the manufacture of …
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Land Warfare
US Army to attain laser weapon vehicle by 2022
17th May 2019
The US Army will have its hands on a 100kW laser weapon system as part of the High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD) …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2019: IZT New Radio Direction Finder
16th May 2019
Germany-based IZT is introducing its new R5506 Radio Direction Finder (RDF) for the first time at EW Europe 2019 in Stockholm. The new RDF is …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2019: EmbeddedArt displays multi-use mini-sub
16th May 2019
First-time exhibitor EmbeddedArt showcased its 10,000kg mini-sub UVS 1300 Malen to visitors at UDT. The fully functional vessel is available to hire for training, sea …
